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For the expression 6 + y - 3, determine the coefficient for the variable term.

A -3 B 0 C 1 D 6

For the expression 6 + y - 3, determine the coefficient for the variable term. A -3 B-example-1
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Answer: C) 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Think of 6 + y - 3 as 6 + 1y - 3

y and 1y are the same thing because 1 times any number is that same number.

The coefficient is the number to the left of the variable, so the coefficient is 1.

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